The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 158, Issue 6 , Page 1033, June 2011

Extensive Limb Swelling after Vaccination

Department of Pediatrics, Triemli Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland

published online 11 February 2011.

Vaccination is one of the most successful public health issues in the history of medicine. Although rare, complications after vaccination occur. The knowledge of possible side effects is crucial to allow prompt diagnosis and treatment, as well as education of parents, who are often insecure in their attitude toward vaccination programs.

 

PII: S0022-3476(10)01105-4

doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.12.021

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 158, Issue 6 , Page 1033, June 2011